Adaptive Gripping Mechanisms for Precision Robotics Applications

  • Authors

    • Dr. Brian Ngozi Department of Machine Learning, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria Author

    Published 2026-01-08

  • Adaptive grippers, precision robotics, soft robotics, compliant mechanisms, robotic manipulation, force sensing, intelligent control

    Issue

    Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026)

    Section

    Articles

    How to Cite

    [1]
    B. Ngozi, “Adaptive Gripping Mechanisms for Precision Robotics Applications”, IJIARE, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 48–59, Jan. 2026, Accessed: Mar. 02, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://worldcometresearchgroup.com/index.php/ijiare/article/view/85

  • Abstract

    The adaptive gripping systems constitute an essential part of the way modern precision robotics works, allowing the robots to control the objects of different shapes, size, material, and fragility with high precision and accuracy. Conventional hard grippers are also characterized by inefficiencies in flexibility, control of applied force and safety during interventions with uncertain conditions. This paper contains a critical review and conceptual framework of adaptive gripping systems that are used on precision robotics to industrial automation, medical robotics, micro-assembly, and service robotics. The given framework combines obeying mechanical designs, feedback provided by sensors and intelligent control algorithms to increase dexterity, adapting and working safety. The paper examines the design techniques, actuation mechanisms, sensing systems, and control systems that are used in adaptive grippers. Additionally, the comparative analysis of current gripper technologies is given, with the performance indicators being gripping force, adaptivity, response time, and positioning error. The findings show that adaptive gripping mechanisms are majorly helpful to manipulation effectiveness within unstructured settings. It will end the paper by stating the existing issues and future research directions that focus on the intelligent robotic gripping systems development.

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